Lavender Aromatherapy

• Lavender

Lavender is a flowering plant used for aromatherapy, as an herbal remedy, and for various other uses. This eMedTV article explores the purported benefits of lavender, discusses the product's effectiveness, and lists some of its potential side effects.

• Benefits of Lavender

Lavender is claimed to be beneficial for conditions such as toothaches, nerve pain, and insomnia. This eMedTV resource lists other purported benefits of lavender, explores the possible effects of the product, and discusses lavender use in children.

• Lavender Side Effects

Potential lavender side effects (when taken orally) include constipation, headache, and increased appetite. This eMedTV segment also lists some of the side effects that have been reported when lavender was applied to the skin.

• Does Lavender Work?

Lavender products appear to be very popular, but does lavender work? This eMedTV page explores the effectiveness of lavender, lists some of its possible benefits, and describes clinical studies that have been conducted on the product's effectiveness.

• Lavender Dosage

A safe and effective lavender dosage for medicinal use has not been determined. As this eMedTV page explains, since a standard dose has not been established, people often follow the lavender dosing directions on the label of their particular product.

• Lavender Drug Interactions

Medications or supplements that cause drowsiness or sedation may cause lavender drug interactions. This eMedTV Web page lists other types of medications that may interact with lavender products and describes the effects of these possible interactions.

• Lavender Safety

Check with your doctor before using lavender products if you have any allergic reactions. This eMedTV article covers other lavender safety warnings and precautions, and lists potential side effects that may occur with lavender products.

• Lavender Overdose

Hormonal imbalance and drowsiness are possible effects of a lavender overdose. This part of the eMedTV library describes other potential symptoms that may occur if you overdose on lavender. Overdose treatment options are also listed in this article.

• Lavender and Pregnancy

At this time, it is not known whether lavender products are safe for pregnant women. This eMedTV resource offers more information on lavender and pregnancy, and explains the possible effects of using lavender products during pregnancy.

• Lavender and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether lavender is safe for use while breastfeeding. This page from the eMedTV Web site provides a more in-depth look at lavender and breastfeeding, and explains how some lavender products may carry more risks than others.